Three quarter length portrait of elderly lady in a plaid dress, ca. Glasscock, Jessica. Fashion is ephemeral. Source: The Victoria & Albert Museum, Fig. Court costumes, increasingly diverged from fashion, continued for decades (Marschner). The bustle reached its largest size by 1886, whereon a good-sized tea tray might be carried, as one writer commented at the time (Shrimpton 24-25). Very small children, up to age two or three, could be seen without any leg coverings under these frocks (Fig. The wide waist sash of the previous decade had disappeared in womenswear, but remained an important element of a girls outfit (Rose 38-41; Buck 203-204, 208). 1802. Drawn by oxen or horses, Red River carts carried pelts, dried meats, and animal-skin clothing made by Native Americans, as well as general freight and family or personal . Indeed, while both womens and mens clothing was radically changing, the shift in menswear was much longer lasting, with its impacts felt even today (Davidson 30; Byrde 91; le Bourhis 116-117). at the best online prices at eBay! 1808 John Heathcoat patents a bobbin-net machine, allowing net to be manufactured much more affordably. c. 1800-1805. Cunnington 32-33). 9 - Designer unknown. While white was undoubtedly the most modish color for dresses, it was difficult and costly to maintain. Silk. 6 - Artist unknown (British). 4, 6, 13) (C.W. 4 - Artist unknown (British). Kent, OH: Kent State University Museum, 1995.017.0017. Similarly, this long, slim line could be created with a cuirass bodice, which emerged as early as 1875; it consisted of a long, tightly-fitted bodice, frequently boned, that extended over the hips (Fig. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Dress: M.2007.211.867, Shawl: M.45.3.150. Representing the Modern Woman: The Fashion Plate Reconsidered (1865-1875). In, De Young, Justine. Aesthetic dress was also notable for its earth-toned colors, such as mossy green and ochre yellow (Shrimpton 22). Jockey caps, lavish evening turbans, wide-brimmed bonnets, face-shielding poke bonnets, and veiled caps were all modish choices (Figs. Hand-colored etching; 17.78 x 10.16 cm. However, neoclassicism was not the only influence on fashion during the 1800s. Just as womens clothing had undergone a radical change following the French Revolution, so had mens. 2). Saint-Mars, Gabrielle Anne Cisterne de Courtiras. Krick, Jessa. Albumen print. 1) (Fukai 214). These dresses, praised by many for their supposed health benefits, saw some favor in the 1880s, a trend that would continue into the 1890s (Mitchell 173). Imported Indian shawls were wildly expensive luxuries, and a favorite of Empress Josphine (Fig. Women's fashion in the 1800s featured a low, squared-off neckline and an empire waist, which was 2 to 3 inches above the natural waistline and fell just below the bust. Victorian Era: Second Bustle Period and Aesthetic Dress (1883-1890), n.d. Burnham, Helen. Unless specifically noted, images used in the Timeline are not subject to this Creative Commons License applied to the written work from the Timeline. Privacy Policy (function (w,d) {var loader = function () {var s = d.createElement("script"), tag = d.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.src="https://cdn.iubenda.com/iubenda.js"; tag.parentNode.insertBefore(s,tag);}; if(w.addEventListener){w.addEventListener("load", loader, false);}else if(w.attachEvent){w.attachEvent("onload", loader);}else{w.onload = loader;}})(window, document); The Fashion History Timeline is a project by FITs History of Art Department. In the 1880s, the notched collar of previous years tailcoats were often replaced with a continuous rolled collar faced in satin. 1885. Harper holds a Masters degree in Fashion and History Studies: History, Theory and Museum Practice from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Girl's dress, back view, 1800-1810. Paris: Louvre Museum, INV. Source: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Fig. 1880s Fashion Plates, 1880s. Fig. No discussion of 1880s fashion is complete without mention of the Aesthetic Movement and the calls for dress reform. For some it offered adventure or a chance to get rich quick; for others, the opportunity to own land. 1805-1810. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-69512. . Either style was made of fine, felted wool, which could be molded to the body, in dark colors such as blue, black, brown, red, and green (Byrde 91). ,5th ed. David, Alison Matthews. Majer, Michele, Lenard R. Berlanstein, Marlis Schweitzer, and Sheila Stowell, eds. After that age, boys wore trousers under their frocks; girls did as well but since their hemlines descended to ankle-length, it was harder to discern their trousers, or drawers as they would later be called (P. Cunnington 161; Buck 109). Often, a dolman had long mantlet ends hanging in the front (Cumming 67). Fig. Painting Skin: John Singer Sargents Madame X.. 1810. Named for the eponymous hero of a childrens book, the author claimed his characters costume was influenced by the Aesthetic dress of Oscar Wilde (Tortora 405). The heavy trim seen on their mothers dresses, frequently weighed down young girls as well. Mrs. Robert Shurlock (Henrietta Ann Jane Russell, 1775-1849) and Her Daughter, Ann, 1801. She has focused much of her research on the nineteenth century, particularly millinery and theatre costume. Oxford: Bloomsbury Academic, 2010. 3). Portrait of Madame Tallien, 1806. La Dernire Mode: Berthe Morisot and Costume. In, Sidlauskas, Susan. In the evening, there was a fashion for short overdresses or tunics which borrowed from the ancient Greek chlamys (Fig. As toddlers, boys and girls were dressed in similar clothes. Pelisse, ca. Edited by Valerie Steele, 103-105. A growing Anglomania was shifting menswear even before the Revolution. Cunnington 26). 5). Outerwear of the 1880s was particularly marked by the mantle or dolman, a garment featuring a wide sleeve cut with the body in one piece, and short basques in the back that exposed the bustle (Fig. The sash often tied in a pronounced bow in the back, echoing the bustles of adult fashions (Shrimpton 54). The most extreme style wasla Titus, in which the hair was cropped short and messily tousled. 2 - Designer unknown (English). Johnston, Lucy, Marion Kite, Helen Persson, Richard Davis, and Leonie Davis. This type of dress was known as a round gown. Around 1804, some dresses were made with button fastenings up the center back of the bodice; these were referred to as frocks (Davidson 26). New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 13.20. 5 - Photographer unknown. Sturdier printed cottons and patterned silks were common for daywear, and warmer wools were acceptable in the winter months (Figs. 1870-1879, 1880-1889, 1890-1899, 19th century, designer profile, 1880-1889, 19th century, artwork analysis, 1880-1889, 19th century, garment analysis, 1880-1889, 19th century, artwork analysis, LGBTQ+, 1870-1879, 1880-1889, 19th century, B, C, term definition. 6). LeRoy, Louis Hippolyte. In, Jensen, Heather Belnap. Fashion Plate: "London Dresses for September" for "Ladies Museum", September 1808. Purchased with the aid of the Art Fund (Scottish Fund) 1992. Fig. A more relaxed garment, the influence of Aesthetic and Rational Dress ideas on tea gowns is clear. Source: Wikimedia. Printed cotton. Red River cart, mid-1800s. 1800-1805. Or a newly digitized periodical/book to announce? Arrangement in Flesh Colour and Black: Portrait of Theodore Duret, 1883. In the early 1800s, men typically wore knee-length trousers, a waistcoat, and a jacket. The new classical style, imitating the clothing of ancient democracies, seemed to be evidence of a political philosophy on the rise (Tortora 313-314; Byrde 23). Red River carts were ubiquitous in Minnesota and the Dakota Territory in the early and mid-19th century. Similar to womenswear, toddler dresses usually featured low, square necklines, puffed sleeves, and a very high waistline (Buck 66, 106; Ashelford 280-281). Like the general trend in menswear, boys clothing grew quite narrow in the 1880s (Shrimpton 47). French dominance of women's fashion was absolute during the 19th century. 3 - Daniel Whittaker (American, 1832-1910). Acquired, 1923. Of course, the Old West wasn't just cowboys and vaqueros roaming the plains, but most other folk wore the typical clothing of the times (the times being the mid to late 1800s). Silk. Woman with a fan made of feathers, ca. 1 - Alvan S. Harper (American, 1847-1911). Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974. Four Young Women, ca. Elevated as a style icon, he presaged the contemporary dominance of fashion and celebrity. (Cicolini). Neckwear was a crucial element of a mans wardrobe. Bustle, ca. 1882. By 1810, skirts were much straighter, and the fullness that was left in the skirt was concentrated at the back, while the front was flat, falling straight to the floor (Fig. Silk, whole birds, feathers, jet. 1) (Cumming 87; Laver 202). He was so inextricably tied to the movement, that when Gilbert and Sullivan sought to parody Aestheticism in their 1881 operetta, Patience, the leading character was based on Wilde (Tortora 384). Rogers Fund, 1932. 6). Source: Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library. Towards the end of the decade, Spanish ornamentation, such as slashed sleeves, and a heavy use of fur imported from Russia, Poland, and Prussia was the result of Napoleons incursions in those countries (le Bourhis 108-109; C.W. Wealthy or working class, enslaved or free, your clothing was made by professional hands in the eighteenth century. Have a primary source to suggest? The neckline of dresses, for both day and night, was quite low and could be either square or V-neck. Hair was worn in a bun at the back of the head, or in a braided top knot with side curls framing the face. 13 - Artist unknown (British). Takeda, Sharon Sadako, Kaye Durland Spilker, Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Clarissa Esguerra, and Nicole LaBouff. The Lillie Langtry bustle was a series of metal bands that could be folded up to allow the wearer to sit (Laver 198). Source: Kent State University Museum, Fig. Chronologie de La Mode 1715-1914, n.d. Fashion Timeline: 1800 To 1810, n.d. Victoria and Albert Museum. Empire Style, 18001815. The Mets Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, n.d. Vintage Fashion Guild. Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, M.2007.211.399. 11 - Designer unknown. Fashion historian Philippe Sguy wrote that early 1800s dress would have been at home in the days of Hadrian (le Bourhis 73). Fall-front gown, ca. . 6 - Kate Greenaway (British, 1846-1901). Source: Birmingham Museums Trust, Fig. (Met Museum) 1840. Silk and wool. The Mets Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. If you have suggestions or corrections, pleasecontact us. The History of Clothing Of The 1830s Plan Explore Educate About Support Protected: Clothing of the 1830s Home Educate Protected: Indiana History Protected: Clothing of the 1830s This content is password protected. Victorian Era: First Bustle and Natural Form (1870-1883), n.d. History of Fashion and Dress. 10) (Jensen). 1800-1899 Fabrics & Textiles, 1800s. Dolman, 1885-1889. Consistent with this mission, the Timelines written commentary, research, and analysis provided by FIT students, faculty, and other members of the community is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Given by Miss E. Marian Adeney. 6 - Alvan S. Harper (American, 1847-1911). Exaggeratedly tall bowler hats were particularly fashionable, further underscoring the tall, slim look of the decade (Fig. Hairdressing further underscored the classical inspiration of the era; styles were frequently given names from antiquity such lAgrippine and la Phdre (le Bourhis 80). The 1840s: In the 1840s, full dome-shaped skirts with wide flounces were worn over layers of petticoats. The Napoleonic Wars also influenced menswear, as men in uniform dominated life (Fig. The 1880s featured two distinct silhouettes in womens fashions. The origin of this garment was the chemise dress of the 1780s, worn by influential women such as Marie Antoinette and Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire (Ashelford 174-175). It was usually paired with loose knee-breeches and gaiters (Tortora 401; Laver 202, 204). Source: The Met Digital Collections, Fig. Sportswear played a special role in menswear during the 1880s. The restrained riding costumes worn by English gentlemen on their country estates had been increasingly the preferred style in Britain and on the Continent (Fig. 1880. A separate spheres ideology began to take hold during the 1800s, with men increasingly involved in serious business pursuits outside the home as the Industrial Revolution continued and women relegated to dependent caretakers inside the home. 2, 7) (Johnston 146, le Bourhis 95, 104). 6 - Jens Juel (Danish, 1745-1802). Watercolor; 32.5 x 23.5 cm. Cunnington 26). 2, 5). Notably, as discussed in Womenswear, Napoleon brought back the court costumes of the ancien rgime, which had disappeared in France during the Revolution. Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fig. Source: The Victoria & Albert Museum, Fig. Gift of Miss Eleanora Curtis. These are high-necked and long-sleeved. Source: Pinterest, Fig. 1804. Of course, this new style of dress did force a change in underwear. Historic Costume - 19th Century, 1800s. Cunnington 31-32). Oil on canvas; 244 x 179 cm. The sailor suit, first introduced in the 1840s, became a favorite for boys from about the age of four through early adolescence (Olian vi; Shrimpton 49). They began to slowly be accepted as informal wear, especially at the seaside (Davidson 258-259; Foster 28; Byrde 93). Luxury in menswear was now expressed through a perfect fit of each element of a mans wardrobe, and Britains exceptional tailors led the way (Waugh 112). The tailcoat, waisted and padded on the chest, was de rigueur, accompanied by a waistcoat and close-fitting trousers called pantaloons, which were first buckled at the ankle and later, after 1820, strapped under the instep. The wide panniers, conical stays, and figured silks of the eighteenth century had melted into a neoclassical dress that revealed the natural body, with a high waist and lightweight draping muslins (Fig. Art is eternal. (Mitchell 87). Though the children wore Western clothes and participated in the local Scout troop and other clubs, their parents required them to attend Chinese school each day, from 4-7 PM. He eschewed flippant fineries, rejecting showy, colorful fashions. Pinterest. 2 - Designer unknown (Indian for the Western market). 1880s Fashion in Photographs, 1880s. European weavers quickly began to create cheaper imitations, most notably in Paisley, Scotland, and that citys name would become synonymous with the pine or buta/boteh motif (Laver 155; Johnston 40; le Bourhis 77, 81). 9). A new evening option was introduced in the 1880s; a dress version of the lounge jacket became a less formal evening ensemble worn with black tie. Finally, straight, narrow sleeves too reinforced the clean lines (Davidson 26; Johnston 56). New Haven, CN: Yale University: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, 2002262. 1886. 10). His strange costumes were cartoonishly replicated across the press (Lambourne 141-142). She has focused much of her research on the nineteenth century, particularly millinery and theatre costume. Albumen print; 7.0 x 4.1 cm. 5) (Tortora 404). This decade is notable in fashion as providing a bridge between the classic, high-waisted Empire styles of the early 19th century and the large sleeved, full-skirted styles of the mid-19th century. For women, the high-waisted silhouette in lightweight muslin was the dominant style, while fashionable men looked to the tailors of Britain for a new, refined look. Source: Wikimedia, Fig. Here, a trained mantua-maker cuts and fits a gown directly to the body of an interpreter who portrays Eve, the enslaved lady's maid of Betty Randolph. Source: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Fig. Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009. Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861. 1809. Source: Wikipedia. The year 1800 heralded a new century and a new world. Ellis, Martin, Victoria Osborne, and Tim Barringer. 1880-1883. By 1884, the bustle had returned, this time a hard, shelf-like protrusion that projected from the small of the back (Fig. Fashion and the Reinvention of Court Costume in Portrayals of Josephine de Beauharnais (17941809).. In 1860-1869, 19th century, garment analysis, In 18th century, 19th century, ancient, Asia, K, P, S, term definition, In 1900-1909, 20th century, artwork analysis, In 1890-1899, 1900-1909, 1910-1919, 19th century, 20th century, thematic essays, In 1900-1909, 1910-1919, 20th century, blog, Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jun 25, 2020, Callahan, Colleen R. Childrens Clothing. in. Day dress, 1883. Source: The Victoria & Albert Museum, Fig. Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Ansell, John Gregory, and John Trusler. Pocket Museum. They featured stand collars and could be made of a variety of materials, solid or patterned; indeed, most of the color left in mens clothing retreated to the waistcoat (Fig. Neckwear was his chief vanity; his exactitude about the quality of his cravat became the stuff of fashion legend. Brummell wore an immaculate suit of pantaloons, blue dress coat, starched cravat, and polished hessian boots (Figs. The Timeline offers scholarly contributions to the public knowledge of the history of fashion and design. Free shipping for many products! When worn underneath a dress, the "hoop skirt" would flare out, helping to achieve the illusion of a tiny waist, and an over-petticoat would be placed over the cage to smooth over the ridges. 5 - Designer unknown (English). Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dover Fashion and Costumes Ser. In 1885, the famous Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde wrote in his essay, The Philosophy of Dress: Fashion rests upon folly. Assigned to the Louvre, 1879. 10 - Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (French, 1758-1823). His was a dandyism of austere refinement, one in which the man shines through the clothes (Byrde 94-95; Cicolini). Les Arts Dcoratifs. 1800-1809 Portraits of Women, 1800s. Notably, during the first years of the 1810s, Britain and France were cut off from one another during the Continental blockade. This new millinery provided a great deal of space for decoration, and thus hats of the 1880s were elaborately trimmed with ribbons, flowers, lace, and most importantly a gruesome amount of feathers and entire stuffed birds (Fig. Womenswear featured an extensive use of trims, including ribbons, ruffles, flounces, shirring, bows, and lace; this over-decoration was not only seen in the evening, but throughout the day (Fukai 216). Oil on canvas; 193.4 x 90.8 cm (76 1/8 x 35 3/4 in). Perhaps womenswear in the 1880s was most marked by the weightiness of decoration (Fig. London: The Victoria & Albert Museum, E.3123-1888. 3). 5 - Photographer unknown. The two dominant hats for men were the formal black silk top hat or the less formal bowler hat. 1833 Blue Silk Coat. 1800-1810. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. Source: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Fig. Source: The Tate, Fig. 1882 Oscar Wilde embarks on a tour of America. 13 - Designer unknown. Captain Gilbert Heathcote, 1801-1805. Introduction to 19th-Century Fashion, January 25, 2011. Dress, 1805. The eighteenth-century bicorne, a hat with a turned-up brim creating two points, was still seen (Fig. Breeches and pantaloons were often made of jersey or wool cut on the bias, providing an incredibly close fit, which when combined with the cream color often chosen, gave a revealing, almost nude effect; like the draperies of womens gowns, this effect recalled Greek or Roman statues (Byrde 90; Ashelford 185). The first was marked by the princess line and had begun earlier, around 1876. The braid, frogging, Brandenburg buttons, and tassels served as inspiration in civilian mens and womenswear for years (Johnston 14, 20). As demand for ready-made clothing increased in the 1820s, shop owners found they could reduce their labor costs by cutting the cloth themselves, farming out the simple sewing tasks to women working at home, and paying them 25 to 50 percent less than male journeymen tailors. The narrowed skirt only required a single petticoat; indeed one was necessary for modesty beneath the nearly-transparent muslin (Byrde 25). However, Brummell took this style and best distilled it, fusing the wearer and the dress in his person (Davidson 201). 1) (Buck 46, 50). 1803 The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France. Then, at about age three or four, a boy was breeched, a rite of passage in which he received his first trousers. The Timeline offers scholarly contributions to the public knowledge of the history of fashion and design. The Schofield Collection. 1804 Napoleon becomes Emperor. Aster, Jane., and Cairns Collection of American Women Writers. 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London: Royal Collection Trust, RCIN 2904540. Throughout the decade, the focus of clothing design was concentrated at the back, a continuation of trends that began in the 1870s (Tortora 390). Girls clothing and womenswear were closely related. Outerwear was important for girls as the short-sleeves and low necklines of fashionable dress offered little protection. Source: Kyoto Costume Institute, Fig. When the visitor inquired about them, the valet responded, Those, sir, are our failures (Laver 160). Neither reform, Aesthetic dress nor Rational Dress, were accepted into the mainstream, and were both mercilessly mocked in the press (Laver 200). Oscar Wilde, 1882. Source: Royal Collection Trust. The Edwardian age was known for the excesses, elegance, and strict social rules modeled by the wealthy. Glass photonegative; (7 x 5 in). Fig. Several pieces completed the male ensemble. Los Angeles: Los Angeles Public Library, rbc0238. These were an element of the skeleton suit, a garment that originated in the 1780s (Fig. The Aesthetic Movement underscored this concern, chiefly through the introduction of Kate Greenaway dresses. Later in the decade, long sleeves were also worn, and they began to gain some fullness at the sleeve head (Davidson 288-289). Cotton gauze embroidered with wool and cotton. 5) (C.W. Then, from age ten through their early teenage years, boys wore short, round jackets and waistcoats with closer-fitting trousers or pantaloons. 2) (le Bourhis 109-112). Pinterest. By the mid 1800s, the style of clothing had changed somewhat. However, the followers of the Rational Dress movement were more concerned with the unhealthiness of current fashions, than artistic pursuits. Hand-colored etching. Purchased, 1938. Silk, cotton, leather, metal, wood. Clothing of Native American Cultures The clothing of Native Americans was closely related to the environment in which they lived and their religious beliefs. Russel Westbrook 's Los Angeles-based brand Honor The Gift is back with a Spring/Summer 2023 collection, this time, taking design inspirations from the workwear of African American . Gerald C. Streatfeild 1977. London: The Victoria & Albert Museum, E.564-1956. Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1913. Not Just a Pretty Picture: Fashion as News. In. Collars were tall and fitted, sometimes boned for shaping (Fig. The front skirt hung in straight folds to the floor. Silk, metal thread. It is not a coincidence that the American Audubon Society was founded in 1886, and the English Royal Society for the Preservation of Birds formed in 1889 (Ginsburg 92). Last updated Aug 24, 2018 | Published on Mar 24, 2017, Last updated Oct 14, 2018 | Published on Mar 24, 2017, Last updated May 16, 2018 | Published on Mar 24, 2017, Last updated Nov 2, 2020 | Published on Mar 26, 2020. A morning coat was more versatile than the frock coat; it could be quite formal in black and paired with striped trousers, or less formal in a tweed and cut shorter in length (Shrimpton 39). The three basic elements were the coat, the waistcoat, and breeches or pantaloons. The main form was the cravat, a large square of fine muslin or silk, folded cornerwise and carefully tied in a variety of arrangements (Fig. However, the new era brought forth by the Revolution saw the English style find its full expression. 7) (Tortora 321; Davidson 28-29). White cotton was the usual material as it allowed for easy laundering. Fig. Oil on canvas; (57.9 x 40.2 in). Hand-colored stipple engraving; 22.2 x 13.5 cm. Also see the 19th-century overview page for more research sources or browse our Zotero library. Les Demoiselles de Province, 1885. Pinterest. Source: ArtUK, Fig. Oil on canvas; 225 x 165 cm. Beginning in the previous decade, men abandoned the practice of powdering their hair and cropped it short, creating a natural, tousled appearance (Fig. 1820 According to an 1820 edition of La Belle Assemble, popular sleeves for evening dresses at the beginning of the year were "short and full." 1880s Sportswear, 1880s. In 1860-1869, 19th century, garment analysis, In 18th century, 19th century, ancient, Asia, K, P, S, term definition, In 1900-1909, 20th century, artwork analysis, In 1890-1899, 1900-1909, 1910-1919, 19th century, 20th century, thematic essays, In 1900-1909, 1910-1919, 20th century, blog, Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Oct 11, 2019. Professor John Wilson (nom de plume, "Christopher North"), 1785-1854, ca. For example, the famous London store, Liberty, opened its dress department in 1884 and carried looser styles inspired by the Aesthetes and dress reformers (V&A). Dresses for morning wear were often of a printed cotton (Fig. Almost any style of clothing that was worn in the United States during the 19th Century (1800s) (starting from the 1820's on, including Victorian, Edwardian, American Civil War, Indian Wars. Muller, Florence, Farid Chenoune, and Phillippe Thibaut. Costume Institute/Watson Library @ the Met (. Importantly, part of the neoclassical ideal was the beauty of the natural, nude body. Dress reformers, influenced by artistic movements, protested these heavy, ultra restrictive trends. Pocket Museum. Dress historian Hilary Davidson wrote that mens court clothing during the early nineteenth century was the last bastion of eighteenth-century styles (210). The Empress Josphine, 1805. 5 - Jean-Bernard Duvivier (Belgian, 1762-1837). For white Americans in the early nineteenth century the West represented many things. 3 - Franois-Xavier Fabre (French, 1766-1837). 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